Against All Odds: Alum Desiderio Torres’s Uncharted Path to the Food Safety Program Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on April 03, 2026

For Desiderio Torres, a childhood shaped by scarcity in rural Argentina became the starting point for a remarkable journey to MSU’s Online Master of Science in Food Safety Program.

MSU Veterinarians Provide Advanced Care for African Painted Dog at Binder Park Zoo Posted on March 31, 2026

A collaboration between MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center and Binder Park Zoo led to a successful minimally invasive surgery that ensured a fast, complication-free recovery for Sassy the African painted dog.

More Than Medicine: Michigan Community Street Clinic Brings Veterinary Care to Those Who Need It Most Posted by Donté Smith on March 31, 2026

This spring, the Michigan Community Street Clinic hit a milestone, serving 100 animal patients and doing it entirely under student leadership for the first time. Here is how they got there.

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Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

Bridging the Gap: How the IRONDOG Fund Provides Safety Nets for Pets like Jake Posted by Donté Smith on February 26, 2026

When a severe injury left Jake the dog in need of emergency care, his owner Sandy Martens looked to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for help. Discover how the compassionate medical team and the IRONDOG Fund provided the support this family needed to find hope in a moment of crisis.

Students in Focus: Recapping the 2026 White Coat Ceremony Posted on February 24, 2026

Each year, a special ceremony marks an important milestone in the education of every student at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine: the White Coat Ceremony.